noun a term used in reference to a specific location
adverb a Latin phrase meaning 'to the place'
Used to indicate a specific location in a text, often in footnotes or endnotes.
Used to refer to a specific location within a legal document or contract.
Used to indicate the location of a specific reference in a bibliography or works cited page.
In writing, 'ad loc' is used to indicate that a specific piece of information can be found at a certain location within a text or document.
Psychologists may use 'ad loc' when referring to specific sections or references within research papers or academic journals.
Lawyers may use 'ad loc' when citing specific legal precedents or cases in their arguments or briefs.
In academic research, 'ad loc' can be used to point to specific sources or data within a study or paper.
Medical doctors may use 'ad loc' to refer to specific locations within a patient's medical records or charts.